Urethra

Urinary Incontinence among the Elderly Population Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common lower urinary tract dysfunction defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as an involuntary loss of urine resulting in social or hygienic problems (Abrams et al 2009). Essentially, urinary incontinence is understood as leakage of urine that occurs beyond the control of the individual. In the elderly population, urinary incontinence greatly impacts the quality of life and is characterized…

urine to the bladder. The urine can be stored in the bladder until it becomes full in which case it then sends signals to the brain telling you it’s time to find a bathroom. Urination is the process of releasing urine from the bladder through the urethra and to out of the body. Kidneys don’t just produce urine they also produce hormones as well as create a balance of essential internal conditions…

the pelvic cavity. They travel up in front of the urinary bladder, over the top, and the back down the posterior side of the bladder to empty into the urethra. Seminal vesicles= the two seminal vesicles are small glands located at the base of the urinary bladder. These vesicles are connected to the vas deferens just before it empties into the urethra. The seminal vesicles secrete a glucose- rich fluid that nourishes the sperm. This liquid, along with the sperm, constitutes semen, the fluid that…

Also identify the structural components of the nephron. Describing the structures of the surface across which, filtration occurs. Also, identifying the proximal tubule, distal tubule and connecting duct. Name and identify the ureter, bladder and urethra Introduction: The urinary system consists of two kidneys. The urinary system performs many functions removing waste, products from the blood and regulating the bodies fluid, electrolytes, acid balance and producing a hormone call…

urine excretion. These include the urethra, the bladder, urethras, and the kidneys. UTI can affect any part of the urinary tract and generally, the higher up the infection, the more acute it is. The kidneys and the urethras make up the upper urinary while the bladder and the urethra makes up the lower urinary tract (Spoorenberg, et al., 2015). A UTI in the kidneys is the most severe and goes by the name pyelonephritis while urethritis is an infection in the urethra and is the least severe. An…

Estrogen drops in the specific phases of the menstrual cycle may weaken the urethra and also provoke stress incontinence. Urge incontinence Some women report that when they feel the need to pass urine, the urge is strong,sudden and uncontrollable, being followed by the escape of urine almost at once. This points to the loss of bladder…

In adults, N. gonorrhoeae infections are primarily contracted through sexual contact. The main infection-sites are urethral mucous membranes in men and the endocervix and urethra in women, but the oropharynx, conjunctiva, and rectum can also be infected. Transmission to neonates during birth can cause conjunctivitis (Thadepalli H, et al 1976). The incubation period is typically 1-7 days, even though it may vary. Clinical gonorrhea is manifested by a broad spectrum of clinical presentations…

anus. Sometimes these bacteria make it to the bladder by passing through the urethra. Because they tend to thrive in the environment created by urine, it is not unusual for them to multiply quickly and cause an infection as they sit in the bladder. Less commonly, the condition can also be caused by exposure to certain chemicals or radiotherapy. Cystitis occurs far more frequently in women than men because the female urethra is shorter and is located closer to the anus. In addition…

Few women may show signs and symptoms when the bacteria initially infect the cervix where the infection of cervicitis may be present such as mucopurulent endocervical discharge and easily induced endocervical bleeding. In the urethra, signs of urethritis may show such as dysuria, pyuria, and frequent urination. Chlamydia infection in women can spread from the cervic to the upper reproductive tract which can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). In contrast, more than 75% of…

the epididymis. Inside the body are several structures involved in the production of semen, the liquid in which sperm cells are carried out of the body during ejaculation. The vas deferens are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra. The seminal vesicles join with the ejaculatory ducts. The…